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Main sources, from 18 May 2026 · What is covered
European Union: main sources stored. Modelled: Reg. 1223/2009 Annexes II (prohibited); III (restricted); IV (colourants); V (preservatives); VI (UV filters) and Art. 19 labelling; Arts. 4 to 13: Responsible Person, safety assessment and safety report (CPSR), product information file (PIF), CPNP notification. Not stored: CLP classification and labelling of cosmetic mixtures; REACH Annex XVII entries beyond cosmetics (e.g. microplastics Reg. 2023/2055); national rules (e.g. French recycling labels, German language rules); claims criteria (Reg. 655/2013); packaging law (PPWR); Annex III-VI entries adopted after the stored consolidation.
Banned
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- Applied to: Eye area
Depends on: body area
In force since 11 Jul 2013
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 11 Jul 2013
No row-level date in the consolidated text for this entry; it applies from the Regulation's application date (Art. 40: 11 July 2013). Later amendments (the ▼M markers) are not dated row by row in the text.
From the consolidated text: Disodium 5,7-dinitro-8-oxidonaphthalene-2-sulphonate and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments · 10316 · Yellow · Not to be used in eye products
Annex IV entry 3 (restriction) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)Banned
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- Applied to: Eye area
Depends on: body area
In force since 11 Jul 2013
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 11 Jul 2013
No row-level date in the consolidated text for this entry; it applies from the Regulation's application date (Art. 40: 11 July 2013). Later amendments (the ▼M markers) are not dated row by row in the text.
From the consolidated text: Dipotassium 3,6-dichloro-2-(2,4,5,7-tetrabromo-6-oxido-3-oxoxanthen-9-yl)benzoate · 45405 · Red · Not to be used in eye products
Annex IV entry 78 (restriction) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)Limit 0.05 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: (a) 0,05 % Retinol Equivalent (RE) (b) 0,3 % RE. Field of application: (a) Body lotion (b) other leave-on and rinse-off products. Other: For any cosmetic product containing Retinol, Retinyl Acetate or Retinyl Palmitate the following, labelling is obligatory: ‘Contains Vitamin A. Consider your daily intake before use’..
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- Applied to: Body
Depends on: body area
In force since 1 Nov 2025
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Nov 2025
Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2025-11-01 and not be made available from 2027-05-01. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).
From the consolidated text: 234-328-2/ 200-683-7 · (a) Body lotion (b) other leave-on and rinse-off products · (a) 0,05 % Retinol Equivalent (RE) (b) 0,3 % RE
Annex III entry 376 (v1a) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)Limit 2 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: (a) 3,0 % (b) 2,0 % (c) 0,5 %. Field of application: (a) Rinse-off hair products (b) Other products except body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant (c) Body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant. Other: (a) (b) (c) Not to be used in preparations for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Not to be used in oral products. For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product. These levels are inclusive of any use of salicylic acid..
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
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- Applied to: Body
Depends on: body area
In force, start date unknown
No date for this row is stated in the published text (consolidation marker M40; the amending act's application date is not printed). In force no later than 2026-05-18 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
“(a) 3,0 % (b) 2,0 % (c) 0,5 %”
Limit 0.5 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: (a) 3,0 % (b) 2,0 % (c) 0,5 %. Field of application: (a) Rinse-off hair products (b) Other products except body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant (c) Body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant. Other: (a) (b) (c) Not to be used in preparations for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Not to be used in oral products. For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product. These levels are inclusive of any use of salicylic acid..
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
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- Applied to: Body
Depends on: body area
In force, start date unknown
No date for this row is stated in the published text (consolidation marker M40; the amending act's application date is not printed). In force no later than 2026-05-18 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
“(a) 3,0 % (b) 2,0 % (c) 0,5 %”
Limit 0.5 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: (a) 2 % (b) 0,5 %. Field of application: (a) Face cream (b) Body lotion. Other: Hydroquinone levels shall remain as low as possible in formulations containing alpha-Arbutin and shall not be higher than the unavoidable trace level..
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- Applied to: Body
Depends on: body area
In force since 1 Feb 2025
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Feb 2025
Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2025-02-01 and not be made available from 2025-11-01. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).
From the consolidated text: 4-Hydroxyphenyl-alpha-D-glucopyranoside (44) · Alpha-Arbutin · 84380-01-8 · 617-561-8 · (a) Face cream (b) Body lotion · (a) 2 % (b) 0,5 %
Annex III entry 377 (v2b) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)Limit 2.6 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: (e) 2,6 %. Field of application: (e) The following spray products: fine fragrances, hair sprays, antiperspirants and deodorants.
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
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- Applied as a spray
Depends on: sprayable
In force, start date unknown
No date for this row is stated in the published text (consolidation marker C3; the amending act's application date is not printed). In force no later than 2026-05-18 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
From the consolidated text: (e) The following spray products: fine fragrances, hair sprays, antiperspirants and deodorants · (e) 2,6 %
Annex III entry 297 (l4) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)Limit 0.65 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: (n) 0,65 %. Field of application: (n) Mouth spray.
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- Applied as a spray
Depends on: sprayable
In force since 1 Aug 2026
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Aug 2026
Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2026-08-01. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).
From the consolidated text: (n) Mouth spray · (n) 0,65 %
Annex III entry 324 (l13) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)Limit 0.003 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: (e) 0,003 %. Field of application: (e) Deodorant spray/aerosol.
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- Applied as a spray
Depends on: sprayable
In force since 1 Aug 2026
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Aug 2026
Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2026-08-01. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).
From the consolidated text: (e) Deodorant spray/aerosol · (e) 0,003 %
Annex III entry 324 (l4) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)Limit 0.8 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: 0,8 %. Field of application: (a) soap (b) anti-dandruff shampoos (c) deodorants, not in form of spray. Other: For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product.
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
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- Applied as a spray
Depends on: sprayable
In force, start date unknown
No date for this row is stated in the published text (consolidation marker M1; the amending act's application date is not printed). In force no later than 2026-05-18 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
From the consolidated text: Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl · 60372-77-2 · 434-630-6 · (a) soap (b) anti-dandruff shampoos (c) deodorants, not in form of spray · 0,8 %
Annex III entry 197 · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)Limit 9 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: a) 9 % b) 10 %. Field of application: a) Propellant spray products b) Other products.
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- Applied as a spray
Depends on: sprayable
In force since 29 Jan 2023
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 29 Jan 2023
Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2023-01-29. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).
From the consolidated text: Octocrylene · 6197-30-4 · 228-250-8 · a) Propellant spray products b) Other products · a) 9 % b) 10 %
Annex VI entry 10 (v1a) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)Limit 0.007 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: 0,007 % (of Hg) If mixed with other mercurial compounds authorised by this Regulation, the maximum concentration of Hg remains fixed at 0,007 %. Field of application: Eye products.
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- Applied to: Eye area
Depends on: body area
In force since 11 Jul 2013
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 11 Jul 2013
No row-level date in the consolidated text for this entry; it applies from the Regulation's application date (Art. 40: 11 July 2013). Later amendments (the ▼M markers) are not dated row by row in the text.
“0,007 % (of Hg) If mixed with other mercurial compounds authorised by this Regulation, the maximum concentration of Hg remains fixed at 0,007 %”
Limit 0.007 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: 0,007 % (of Hg) If mixed with other mercurial compounds authorised by this Regulation, the maximum concentration of Hg remains fixed at 0,007 %. Field of application: Eye products.
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- Applied to: Eye area
Depends on: body area
In force since 11 Jul 2013
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 11 Jul 2013
No row-level date in the consolidated text for this entry; it applies from the Regulation's application date (Art. 40: 11 July 2013). Later amendments (the ▼M markers) are not dated row by row in the text.
“0,007 % (of Hg) If mixed with other mercurial compounds authorised by this Regulation, the maximum concentration of Hg remains fixed at 0,007 %”
Limit 0.05 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: (b) 0,05 %. Field of application: (b) Face makeup (except lip products, eye makeup and makeup remover).
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- Applied to: Lips
Depends on: body area
In force since 1 Aug 2026
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Aug 2026
Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2026-08-01. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).
From the consolidated text: (b) Face makeup (except lip products, eye makeup and makeup remover) · (b) 0,05 %
Annex III entry 324 (l1) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)Limit 0.03 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: (j) 0,03 %. Field of application: (j) Lip products.
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- Applied to: Lips
Depends on: body area
In force since 1 Aug 2026
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Aug 2026
Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2026-08-01. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).
From the consolidated text: (j) Lip products · (j) 0,03 %
Annex III entry 324 (l9) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)Limit 0.2 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: For (a) and (b): 0,2 %. Field of application: (a) Lip products (b) Eye shadow.
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
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- Applied to: Lips
Depends on: body area
In force, start date unknown
No date for this row is stated in the published text (consolidation marker M53; the amending act's application date is not printed). In force no later than 2026-05-18 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
From the consolidated text: 77820 · 7440-22-4 · 231-131-3 · White · (a) Lip products (b) Eye shadow · For (a) and (b): 0,2 %
Annex IV entry 142 · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)Limit 2.6 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: (d) 2,6 %. Field of application: (d) Other non-spray cosmetic products.
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
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- Not applied as a spray
Depends on: sprayable
In force, start date unknown
No date for this row is stated in the published text (consolidation marker C3; the amending act's application date is not printed). In force no later than 2026-05-18 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
From the consolidated text: (d) Other non-spray cosmetic products · (d) 2,6 %
Annex III entry 297 (l3) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)Limit 0.3 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: 0,3 %. Field of application: Toothpastes; Hand soaps; Body soaps/Shower gels; Deodorants (non-spray); Face powders and blemish concealers; Nail products for cleaning the fingernails and toenails before the application of artificial nail systems;. Other: Not to be used in toothpaste intended for children under 3 years of age..
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- Not applied as a spray
Depends on: sprayable
In force since 1 Jan 2025
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2025
Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2025-01-01. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).
“0,3 %”
Limit 0.002 % (content basis)
expressed as cadmium metal, by weight
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- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor
- Contains a battery
- Battery category: Portable battery
Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery, battery category
In force since 18 Feb 2024
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Feb 2024
Applies from 2024-02-18 (Art. 96(2)); the provision states no other date.
“Portable batteries, whether or not present in and incorporated into appliances, light means of transport or other vehicles, shall not contain more than 0,002 % of cadmium (expressed as cadmium metal) by weight.”
Limit 0.01 % (content basis)
expressed as lead metal, by weight
Exemptions (1)
Annex I point 3.2: the lead restriction does not apply to portable zinc-air button cells until 18 August 2028
“The restriction set out in point 1 shall not apply to portable zinc-air button cells until 18 August 2028.”
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- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor
- Contains a battery
- Battery category: Portable battery
Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery, battery category
In force since 18 Aug 2024
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Aug 2024
“From 18 August 2024, portable batteries, whether or not present in and incorporated into appliances, shall not contain more than 0,01 % of lead (expressed as lead metal) by weight.”
Limit 0.0005 % (content basis)
expressed as mercury metal, by weight
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- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor
- Contains a battery
Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery
In force since 18 Feb 2024
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Feb 2024
Applies from 2024-02-18 (Art. 96(2)); the provision states no other date.
“Batteries, whether or not present in and incorporated into appliances, light means of transport or other vehicles, shall not contain more than 0,0005 % of mercury (expressed as mercury metal) by weight.”
Limit 0.5 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: (c) 0,5 % for the individual concentrations or the sum of the individual concentrations of cetrimonium chloride and steartrimonium chloride. Field of application: (c) Leave-on face products.
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
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- Leave-on product
- Applied to: Face
Depends on: rinse off, body area
In force, start date unknown
No date for this row is stated in the published text (consolidation marker C2; the amending act's application date is not printed). In force no later than 2026-05-18 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
From the consolidated text: (c) Leave-on face products · (c) 0,5 % for the individual concentrations or the sum of the individual concentrations of cetrimonium chloride and steartrimonium chloride
Annex III entry 286 (l3) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)Limit 3 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: (c) 3,0 % for the individual concentration of behentrimonium chloride or the sum of the individual concentrations of cetrimonium chloride, steartrimonium chloride and behentrimonium chloride, while at the same time respecting the relevant maximum concentration for the sum of cetrimonium chloride and steartrimonium chloride set out in entry 286.. Field of application: (c) Leave-on face products.
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
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- Leave-on product
- Applied to: Face
Depends on: rinse off, body area
In force, start date unknown
No date for this row is stated in the published text (consolidation marker C2; the amending act's application date is not printed). In force no later than 2026-05-18 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
“(c) 3,0 % for the individual concentration of behentrimonium chloride or the sum of the individual concentrations of cetrimonium chloride, steartrimonium chloride and behentrimonium chloride, while at the same time respecting the relevant maximum concentration for the sum of cetrimonium chloride and steartrimonium chloride set out in entry 286.”
Limit 7.34 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: 7,34 %. Field of application: Face products with the exception of propellent spray products.
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- Applied to: Face
- Applied as a spray
Depends on: body area, sprayable
In force since 1 Jan 2025
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2025
Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2025-01-01 and not be made available from 2025-07-01. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).
From the consolidated text: Homosalate · 118-56-9 · 204-260-8 · Face products with the exception of propellent spray products · 7,34 %
Annex VI entry 3 · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)Limit 0.04 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: (f) 0,04 %. Field of application: (f) Body lotion spray/aerosol.
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- Applied to: Body
- Applied as a spray
Depends on: body area, sprayable
In force since 1 Aug 2026
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Aug 2026
Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2026-08-01. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).
From the consolidated text: (f) Body lotion spray/aerosol · (f) 0,04 %
Annex III entry 324 (l5) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)- BanCI 10316
Banned
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- Applies when
- Applied to: Eye area
Depends on: body area
- Effective
In force since 11 Jul 2013
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 11 Jul 2013
No row-level date in the consolidated text for this entry; it applies from the Regulation's application date (Art. 40: 11 July 2013). Later amendments (the ▼M markers) are not dated row by row in the text.
- Source
From the consolidated text: Disodium 5,7-dinitro-8-oxidonaphthalene-2-sulphonate and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments · 10316 · Yellow · Not to be used in eye products
Annex IV entry 3 (restriction) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
- BanCI 45405
Banned
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- Applies when
- Applied to: Eye area
Depends on: body area
- Effective
In force since 11 Jul 2013
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 11 Jul 2013
No row-level date in the consolidated text for this entry; it applies from the Regulation's application date (Art. 40: 11 July 2013). Later amendments (the ▼M markers) are not dated row by row in the text.
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From the consolidated text: Dipotassium 3,6-dichloro-2-(2,4,5,7-tetrabromo-6-oxido-3-oxoxanthen-9-yl)benzoate · 45405 · Red · Not to be used in eye products
Annex IV entry 78 (restriction) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
- LimitRetinol (CAS 11103-57-4)
Limit 0.05 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: (a) 0,05 % Retinol Equivalent (RE) (b) 0,3 % RE. Field of application: (a) Body lotion (b) other leave-on and rinse-off products. Other: For any cosmetic product containing Retinol, Retinyl Acetate or Retinyl Palmitate the following, labelling is obligatory: ‘Contains Vitamin A. Consider your daily intake before use’..
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- Applies when
- Applied to: Body
Depends on: body area
- Effective
In force since 1 Nov 2025
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Nov 2025
Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2025-11-01 and not be made available from 2027-05-01. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).
- Source
From the consolidated text: 234-328-2/ 200-683-7 · (a) Body lotion (b) other leave-on and rinse-off products · (a) 0,05 % Retinol Equivalent (RE) (b) 0,3 % RE
Annex III entry 376 (v1a) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
- LimitSalicylic acid (Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-; CAS 69-72-7)
Limit 2 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: (a) 3,0 % (b) 2,0 % (c) 0,5 %. Field of application: (a) Rinse-off hair products (b) Other products except body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant (c) Body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant. Other: (a) (b) (c) Not to be used in preparations for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Not to be used in oral products. For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product. These levels are inclusive of any use of salicylic acid..
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
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- Applies when
- Applied to: Body
Depends on: body area
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
No date for this row is stated in the published text (consolidation marker M40; the amending act's application date is not printed). In force no later than 2026-05-18 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
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“(a) 3,0 % (b) 2,0 % (c) 0,5 %”
Annex III entry 98 (v2b) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
- LimitSalicylic acid (Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-; CAS 69-72-7)
Limit 0.5 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: (a) 3,0 % (b) 2,0 % (c) 0,5 %. Field of application: (a) Rinse-off hair products (b) Other products except body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant (c) Body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant. Other: (a) (b) (c) Not to be used in preparations for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Not to be used in oral products. For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product. These levels are inclusive of any use of salicylic acid..
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
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- Applies when
- Applied to: Body
Depends on: body area
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
No date for this row is stated in the published text (consolidation marker M40; the amending act's application date is not printed). In force no later than 2026-05-18 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
“(a) 3,0 % (b) 2,0 % (c) 0,5 %”
Annex III entry 98 (v3c) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
- LimitAlpha-Arbutin (4-Hydroxyphenyl-alpha-D-glucopyranoside; CAS 84380-01-8)
Limit 0.5 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: (a) 2 % (b) 0,5 %. Field of application: (a) Face cream (b) Body lotion. Other: Hydroquinone levels shall remain as low as possible in formulations containing alpha-Arbutin and shall not be higher than the unavoidable trace level..
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- Applies when
- Applied to: Body
Depends on: body area
- Effective
In force since 1 Feb 2025
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Feb 2025
Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2025-02-01 and not be made available from 2025-11-01. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).
- Source
From the consolidated text: 4-Hydroxyphenyl-alpha-D-glucopyranoside (44) · Alpha-Arbutin · 84380-01-8 · 617-561-8 · (a) Face cream (b) Body lotion · (a) 2 % (b) 0,5 %
Annex III entry 377 (v2b) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
- LimitEthoxydiglycol (CAS 111-90-0)
Limit 2.6 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: (e) 2,6 %. Field of application: (e) The following spray products: fine fragrances, hair sprays, antiperspirants and deodorants.
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
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- Applies when
- Applied as a spray
Depends on: sprayable
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
No date for this row is stated in the published text (consolidation marker C3; the amending act's application date is not printed). In force no later than 2026-05-18 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
From the consolidated text: (e) The following spray products: fine fragrances, hair sprays, antiperspirants and deodorants · (e) 2,6 %
Annex III entry 297 (l4) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
- LimitMethyl Salicylate (Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate; CAS 119-36-8)
Limit 0.65 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: (n) 0,65 %. Field of application: (n) Mouth spray.
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- Applies when
- Applied as a spray
Depends on: sprayable
- Effective
In force since 1 Aug 2026
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Aug 2026
Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2026-08-01. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).
- Source
From the consolidated text: (n) Mouth spray · (n) 0,65 %
Annex III entry 324 (l13) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
- LimitMethyl Salicylate (Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate; CAS 119-36-8)
Limit 0.003 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: (e) 0,003 %. Field of application: (e) Deodorant spray/aerosol.
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- Applies when
- Applied as a spray
Depends on: sprayable
- Effective
In force since 1 Aug 2026
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Aug 2026
Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2026-08-01. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).
- Source
From the consolidated text: (e) Deodorant spray/aerosol · (e) 0,003 %
Annex III entry 324 (l4) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
- LimitEthyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl (Ethyl-N-alpha-dodecanoyl-L-arginate hydrochloride; CAS 60372-77-2)
Limit 0.8 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: 0,8 %. Field of application: (a) soap (b) anti-dandruff shampoos (c) deodorants, not in form of spray. Other: For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product.
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
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- Applies when
- Applied as a spray
Depends on: sprayable
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
No date for this row is stated in the published text (consolidation marker M1; the amending act's application date is not printed). In force no later than 2026-05-18 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
From the consolidated text: Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl · 60372-77-2 · 434-630-6 · (a) soap (b) anti-dandruff shampoos (c) deodorants, not in form of spray · 0,8 %
Annex III entry 197 · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
- LimitOctocrylene (2-Cyano-3,3-diphenyl acrylic acid, 2- ethylhexyl ester/Octocrylene; CAS 6197-30-4)
Limit 9 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: a) 9 % b) 10 %. Field of application: a) Propellant spray products b) Other products.
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- Applies when
- Applied as a spray
Depends on: sprayable
- Effective
In force since 29 Jan 2023
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 29 Jan 2023
Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2023-01-29. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).
- Source
From the consolidated text: Octocrylene · 6197-30-4 · 228-250-8 · a) Propellant spray products b) Other products · a) 9 % b) 10 %
Annex VI entry 10 (v1a) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
- LimitThimerosal (Thiomersal; CAS 54-64-8)
Limit 0.007 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: 0,007 % (of Hg) If mixed with other mercurial compounds authorised by this Regulation, the maximum concentration of Hg remains fixed at 0,007 %. Field of application: Eye products.
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- Applies when
- Applied to: Eye area
Depends on: body area
- Effective
In force since 11 Jul 2013
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 11 Jul 2013
No row-level date in the consolidated text for this entry; it applies from the Regulation's application date (Art. 40: 11 July 2013). Later amendments (the ▼M markers) are not dated row by row in the text.
- Source
“0,007 % (of Hg) If mixed with other mercurial compounds authorised by this Regulation, the maximum concentration of Hg remains fixed at 0,007 %”
Annex V entry 16 · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
- LimitPhenyl Mercuric Acetate (Phenylmercuric salts (including borate); CAS 62-38-4)
Limit 0.007 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: 0,007 % (of Hg) If mixed with other mercurial compounds authorised by this Regulation, the maximum concentration of Hg remains fixed at 0,007 %. Field of application: Eye products.
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- Applies when
- Applied to: Eye area
Depends on: body area
- Effective
In force since 11 Jul 2013
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 11 Jul 2013
No row-level date in the consolidated text for this entry; it applies from the Regulation's application date (Art. 40: 11 July 2013). Later amendments (the ▼M markers) are not dated row by row in the text.
- Source
“0,007 % (of Hg) If mixed with other mercurial compounds authorised by this Regulation, the maximum concentration of Hg remains fixed at 0,007 %”
Annex V entry 17 · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
- LimitMethyl Salicylate (Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate; CAS 119-36-8)
Limit 0.05 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: (b) 0,05 %. Field of application: (b) Face makeup (except lip products, eye makeup and makeup remover).
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- Applies when
- Applied to: Lips
Depends on: body area
- Effective
In force since 1 Aug 2026
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Aug 2026
Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2026-08-01. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).
- Source
From the consolidated text: (b) Face makeup (except lip products, eye makeup and makeup remover) · (b) 0,05 %
Annex III entry 324 (l1) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
- LimitMethyl Salicylate (Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate; CAS 119-36-8)
Limit 0.03 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: (j) 0,03 %. Field of application: (j) Lip products.
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- Applies when
- Applied to: Lips
Depends on: body area
- Effective
In force since 1 Aug 2026
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Aug 2026
Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2026-08-01. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).
- Source
From the consolidated text: (j) Lip products · (j) 0,03 %
Annex III entry 324 (l9) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
- LimitSilver (CAS 7440-22-4)
Limit 0.2 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: For (a) and (b): 0,2 %. Field of application: (a) Lip products (b) Eye shadow.
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
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- Applies when
- Applied to: Lips
Depends on: body area
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
No date for this row is stated in the published text (consolidation marker M53; the amending act's application date is not printed). In force no later than 2026-05-18 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
From the consolidated text: 77820 · 7440-22-4 · 231-131-3 · White · (a) Lip products (b) Eye shadow · For (a) and (b): 0,2 %
Annex IV entry 142 · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
- LimitEthoxydiglycol (CAS 111-90-0)
Limit 2.6 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: (d) 2,6 %. Field of application: (d) Other non-spray cosmetic products.
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
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- Applies when
- Not applied as a spray
Depends on: sprayable
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
No date for this row is stated in the published text (consolidation marker C3; the amending act's application date is not printed). In force no later than 2026-05-18 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
From the consolidated text: (d) Other non-spray cosmetic products · (d) 2,6 %
Annex III entry 297 (l3) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
- LimitTriclosan (5-Chloro-2- (2,4- dichlorophenoxy) phenol; CAS 3380-34-5)
Limit 0.3 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: 0,3 %. Field of application: Toothpastes; Hand soaps; Body soaps/Shower gels; Deodorants (non-spray); Face powders and blemish concealers; Nail products for cleaning the fingernails and toenails before the application of artificial nail systems;. Other: Not to be used in toothpaste intended for children under 3 years of age..
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- Applies when
- Not applied as a spray
Depends on: sprayable
- Effective
In force since 1 Jan 2025
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2025
Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2025-01-01. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).
- Source
“0,3 %”
Annex V entry 25 (s4) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
- LimitCadmium and cadmium compounds
Limit 0.002 % (content basis)
expressed as cadmium metal, by weight
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- Applies when
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor
- Contains a battery
- Battery category: Portable battery
Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery, battery category
- Effective
In force since 18 Feb 2024
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Feb 2024
Applies from 2024-02-18 (Art. 96(2)); the provision states no other date.
- Source
“Portable batteries, whether or not present in and incorporated into appliances, light means of transport or other vehicles, shall not contain more than 0,002 % of cadmium (expressed as cadmium metal) by weight.”
Annex I point 2(1) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/1542(opens in a new tab)
- LimitLead and lead compounds
Limit 0.01 % (content basis)
expressed as lead metal, by weight
Exemptions (1)
Annex I point 3.2: the lead restriction does not apply to portable zinc-air button cells until 18 August 2028
“The restriction set out in point 1 shall not apply to portable zinc-air button cells until 18 August 2028.”
Annex I point 3.2 · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/1542(opens in a new tab) Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 13 Aug 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02023R1542-20260813 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor
- Contains a battery
- Battery category: Portable battery
Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery, battery category
- Effective
In force since 18 Aug 2024
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Aug 2024
- Source
“From 18 August 2024, portable batteries, whether or not present in and incorporated into appliances, shall not contain more than 0,01 % of lead (expressed as lead metal) by weight.”
Annex I point 3(1) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/1542(opens in a new tab)
- LimitMercury and mercury compounds
Limit 0.0005 % (content basis)
expressed as mercury metal, by weight
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- Applies when
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer or Distributor
- Contains a battery
Depends on: economic operator role, contains battery
- Effective
In force since 18 Feb 2024
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 18 Feb 2024
Applies from 2024-02-18 (Art. 96(2)); the provision states no other date.
- Source
“Batteries, whether or not present in and incorporated into appliances, light means of transport or other vehicles, shall not contain more than 0,0005 % of mercury (expressed as mercury metal) by weight.”
Annex I point 1 · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/1542(opens in a new tab)
- LimitCetrimonium chloride (C16-alkyltrimethylammonium chloride; CAS 112-02-7)
Limit 0.5 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: (c) 0,5 % for the individual concentrations or the sum of the individual concentrations of cetrimonium chloride and steartrimonium chloride. Field of application: (c) Leave-on face products.
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
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- Applies when
- Leave-on product
- Applied to: Face
Depends on: rinse off, body area
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
No date for this row is stated in the published text (consolidation marker C2; the amending act's application date is not printed). In force no later than 2026-05-18 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
From the consolidated text: (c) Leave-on face products · (c) 0,5 % for the individual concentrations or the sum of the individual concentrations of cetrimonium chloride and steartrimonium chloride
Annex III entry 286 (l3) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
- LimitBehentrimonium chloride (C22-alkyltrimethylammonium chloride; CAS 17301-53-0)
Limit 3 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: (c) 3,0 % for the individual concentration of behentrimonium chloride or the sum of the individual concentrations of cetrimonium chloride, steartrimonium chloride and behentrimonium chloride, while at the same time respecting the relevant maximum concentration for the sum of cetrimonium chloride and steartrimonium chloride set out in entry 286.. Field of application: (c) Leave-on face products.
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
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- Applies when
- Leave-on product
- Applied to: Face
Depends on: rinse off, body area
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
No date for this row is stated in the published text (consolidation marker C2; the amending act's application date is not printed). In force no later than 2026-05-18 (the date of the version ClaraDB holds); earlier commencement is not stated in the published text.
- Source
“(c) 3,0 % for the individual concentration of behentrimonium chloride or the sum of the individual concentrations of cetrimonium chloride, steartrimonium chloride and behentrimonium chloride, while at the same time respecting the relevant maximum concentration for the sum of cetrimonium chloride and steartrimonium chloride set out in entry 286.”
Annex III entry 287 (l2) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
- LimitHomosalate (Benzoic acid, 2- hydroxy-, 3,3,5- trimethylcyclohexyl ester/Homosalate; CAS 118-56-9)
Limit 7.34 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: 7,34 %. Field of application: Face products with the exception of propellent spray products.
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- Applies when
- Applied to: Face
- Applied as a spray
Depends on: body area, sprayable
- Effective
In force since 1 Jan 2025
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2025
Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2025-01-01 and not be made available from 2025-07-01. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).
- Source
From the consolidated text: Homosalate · 118-56-9 · 204-260-8 · Face products with the exception of propellent spray products · 7,34 %
Annex VI entry 3 · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
- LimitMethyl Salicylate (Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate; CAS 119-36-8)
Limit 0.04 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: (f) 0,04 %. Field of application: (f) Body lotion spray/aerosol.
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- Applies when
- Applied to: Body
- Applied as a spray
Depends on: body area, sprayable
- Effective
In force since 1 Aug 2026
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Aug 2026
Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2026-08-01. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).
- Source
From the consolidated text: (f) Body lotion spray/aerosol · (f) 0,04 %
Annex III entry 324 (l5) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
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- 5
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Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).
a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
Takes effect 8 Dec 2026
Applies to products sold on or after 8 Dec 2026
Listed 2025-12-08 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Chemical
- N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- the State's Qualified Experts (SQE)
- CAS No.
- 758-17-8
- Date listed
- 8 Dec 2025
Prop 65 list row: N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no MADL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to Bisphenol S (BPS), which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required for a reproductive toxicant where the exposure will produce no observable effect at 1,000 times the level in question (at or below the MADL).
“a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure will produce no observable effect, even at 1,000 times the level in question.”
Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
Takes effect 8 Dec 2026
Applies to products sold on or after 8 Dec 2026
Listed 2025-12-08 (developmental). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Chemical
- Bisphenol S (BPS)
- Type of toxicity
- developmental toxicity
- Listed by
- the State's Qualified Experts (SQE)
- CAS No.
- 80-09-1
- Date listed
- 8 Dec 2025
Prop 65 list row: Bisphenol S (BPS) · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to Tacrolimus, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).
a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
Takes effect 17 Jul 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027
Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Chemical
- Tacrolimus
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- the Labor Code (LC)
- CAS No.
- 104987-11-3
- Date listed
- 17 Jul 2026
Prop 65 list row: Tacrolimus · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to Hydrochlorothiazide, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).
a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
Takes effect 17 Jul 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027
Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Chemical
- Hydrochlorothiazide
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- the Labor Code (LC)
- CAS No.
- 58-93-5; 125727-50-6; 8049-49-8
- Date listed
- 17 Jul 2026
Prop 65 list row: Hydrochlorothiazide · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to Voriconazole, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).
a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
Takes effect 17 Jul 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027
Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Chemical
- Voriconazole
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- the Labor Code (LC)
- CAS No.
- 137234-62-9; 188416-29-7; 173967-54-9
- Date listed
- 17 Jul 2026
Prop 65 list row: Voriconazole · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to Welding Fumes, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).
a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
Takes effect 17 Jul 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027
Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Chemical
- Welding Fumes
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- the Labor Code (LC)
- CAS No.
- none given
- Date listed
- 17 Jul 2026
Prop 65 list row: Welding Fumes · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)Banned
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 18 May 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02009R1223-20260518 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
Every product in the category
Takes effect 1 Jan 2027
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2027
Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2027-01-01 and not be made available from 2028-07-01. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).
From the consolidated text: Triphenyl Phosphate (13) · 115-86-6 · 204-112-2
Annex II entry 1767 · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)Limit 0.7 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: (f) 0,7 %. Field of application: (f) Body lotion.
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 18 May 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02009R1223-20260518 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applied to: Body
Depends on: body area
Takes effect 1 Jan 2027
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2027
Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2027-01-01 and not be made available from 2028-07-01. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).
From the consolidated text: (f) Body lotion · (f) 0,7 %
Annex III entry 75 (l5) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)13 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products, Annexes II-VI (consolidated)
Limit 0.2 % (content basis)
Show targets (13 of 13)
- Benzyl Salicylate (2-hydroxybenzoic acid phenylmethyl ester; CAS 118-58-1)
- Benzyl Salicylate (2-hydroxybenzoic acid phenylmethyl ester; CAS 118-58-1)
- Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) (Benzoic acid, 2-[4-(diethylamino)-2- hydroxybenzoyl]-, hexyl ester; CAS 302776-68-7)
- Citral Geranial (CAS 5392-40-5)
- Citral Geranial (CAS 5392-40-5)
- Citral Geranial (CAS 5392-40-5)
- Zinc Acetate (CAS 557-34-6)
- Acetylated Vetiveria Zizanioides Root Extract (Vetiveria zizanioides, ext., acetylated Oils, vetiver, acetylated; CAS 84082-84-8)
- Acetylated Vetiveria Zizanioides Root Extract (Vetiveria zizanioides, ext., acetylated Oils, vetiver, acetylated; CAS 84082-84-8)
- Aluminium-containing ingredients with the exception of those listed in entries 34, 50, 189, 190 and 192 of Annex III, in entries 117, 118, 119, 121, 131, 150 of Annex IV, in entry 61 in Annex V, and entry 27a of Annex VI.
- Aluminium-containing ingredients with the exception of those listed in entries 34, 50, 189, 190 and 192 of Annex III, in entries 117, 118, 119, 121, 131, 150 of Annex IV, in entry 61 in Annex V, and entry 27a of Annex VI.
- Aluminium-containing ingredients with the exception of those listed in entries 34, 50, 189, 190 and 192 of Annex III, in entries 117, 118, 119, 121, 131, 150 of Annex IV, in entry 61 in Annex V, and entry 27a of Annex VI.
- Aluminium-containing ingredients with the exception of those listed in entries 34, 50, 189, 190 and 192 of Annex III, in entries 117, 118, 119, 121, 131, 150 of Annex IV, in entry 61 in Annex V, and entry 27a of Annex VI.
Every product in the category
1 Jan 2027
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
Example: Benzyl Salicylate (2-hydroxybenzoic acid phenylmethyl ester; CAS 118-58-1)
From the consolidated text: (g) Face make-up and make-up remover products · (g) 0,2 %
Annex III entry 75 (l6) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)Limit 0.004 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: (h) 0,004 %. Field of application: (h) Oral products.
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 18 May 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02009R1223-20260518 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applied to: Mouth or Teeth and gums
Depends on: body area
Takes effect 1 Jan 2027
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2027
Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2027-01-01 and not be made available from 2028-07-01. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).
From the consolidated text: (h) Oral products · (h) 0,004 %
Annex III entry 75 (l7) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)- WarningUS-CAN-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine (CAS 758-17-8)
Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).
a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Applies when
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
- Effective
Takes effect 8 Dec 2026
Applies to products sold on or after 8 Dec 2026
Listed 2025-12-08 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Source
- Chemical
- N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- the State's Qualified Experts (SQE)
- CAS No.
- 758-17-8
- Date listed
- 8 Dec 2025
Prop 65 list row: N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
- WarningUS-CABisphenol S (BPS) (CAS 80-09-1)
Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no MADL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to Bisphenol S (BPS), which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required for a reproductive toxicant where the exposure will produce no observable effect at 1,000 times the level in question (at or below the MADL).
“a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure will produce no observable effect, even at 1,000 times the level in question.”
Appendix A (summary), Exposures that will produce no observable reproductive effect (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Applies when
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
- Effective
Takes effect 8 Dec 2026
Applies to products sold on or after 8 Dec 2026
Listed 2025-12-08 (developmental). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Source
- Chemical
- Bisphenol S (BPS)
- Type of toxicity
- developmental toxicity
- Listed by
- the State's Qualified Experts (SQE)
- CAS No.
- 80-09-1
- Date listed
- 8 Dec 2025
Prop 65 list row: Bisphenol S (BPS) · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
- WarningUS-CATacrolimus (CAS 104987-11-3)
Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to Tacrolimus, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).
a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Applies when
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
- Effective
Takes effect 17 Jul 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027
Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Source
- Chemical
- Tacrolimus
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- the Labor Code (LC)
- CAS No.
- 104987-11-3
- Date listed
- 17 Jul 2026
Prop 65 list row: Tacrolimus · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
- WarningUS-CAHydrochlorothiazide
Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to Hydrochlorothiazide, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).
a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Applies when
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
- Effective
Takes effect 17 Jul 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027
Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Source
- Chemical
- Hydrochlorothiazide
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- the Labor Code (LC)
- CAS No.
- 58-93-5; 125727-50-6; 8049-49-8
- Date listed
- 17 Jul 2026
Prop 65 list row: Hydrochlorothiazide · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
- WarningUS-CAVoriconazole
Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to Voriconazole, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).
a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Applies when
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
- Effective
Takes effect 17 Jul 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027
Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Source
- Chemical
- Voriconazole
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- the Labor Code (LC)
- CAS No.
- 137234-62-9; 188416-29-7; 173967-54-9
- Date listed
- 17 Jul 2026
Prop 65 list row: Voriconazole · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
- WarningUS-CAWelding Fumes
Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to Welding Fumes, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).
a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
- Applies when
- Seller has 10 or more employees
- Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
- Effective
Takes effect 17 Jul 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027
Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Source
- Chemical
- Welding Fumes
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- the Labor Code (LC)
- CAS No.
- none given
- Date listed
- 17 Jul 2026
Prop 65 list row: Welding Fumes · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
- BanEUTriphenyl Phosphate (CAS 115-86-6)
Banned
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 18 May 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02009R1223-20260518 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
Every product in the category
- Effective
Takes effect 1 Jan 2027
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2027
Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2027-01-01 and not be made available from 2028-07-01. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).
- Source
From the consolidated text: Triphenyl Phosphate (13) · 115-86-6 · 204-112-2
Annex II entry 1767 · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
- LimitEUBenzyl Salicylate (2-hydroxybenzoic acid phenylmethyl ester; CAS 118-58-1)
Limit 0.7 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: (f) 0,7 %. Field of application: (f) Body lotion.
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 18 May 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02009R1223-20260518 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Applied to: Body
Depends on: body area
- Effective
Takes effect 1 Jan 2027
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2027
Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2027-01-01 and not be made available from 2028-07-01. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).
- Source
From the consolidated text: (f) Body lotion · (f) 0,7 %
Annex III entry 75 (l5) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
- Limit x 13EU
13 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products, Annexes II-VI (consolidated)
Limit 0.2 % (content basis)
Show targets (13 of 13)
- Benzyl Salicylate (2-hydroxybenzoic acid phenylmethyl ester; CAS 118-58-1)
- Benzyl Salicylate (2-hydroxybenzoic acid phenylmethyl ester; CAS 118-58-1)
- Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) (Benzoic acid, 2-[4-(diethylamino)-2- hydroxybenzoyl]-, hexyl ester; CAS 302776-68-7)
- Citral Geranial (CAS 5392-40-5)
- Citral Geranial (CAS 5392-40-5)
- Citral Geranial (CAS 5392-40-5)
- Zinc Acetate (CAS 557-34-6)
- Acetylated Vetiveria Zizanioides Root Extract (Vetiveria zizanioides, ext., acetylated Oils, vetiver, acetylated; CAS 84082-84-8)
- Acetylated Vetiveria Zizanioides Root Extract (Vetiveria zizanioides, ext., acetylated Oils, vetiver, acetylated; CAS 84082-84-8)
- Aluminium-containing ingredients with the exception of those listed in entries 34, 50, 189, 190 and 192 of Annex III, in entries 117, 118, 119, 121, 131, 150 of Annex IV, in entry 61 in Annex V, and entry 27a of Annex VI.
- Aluminium-containing ingredients with the exception of those listed in entries 34, 50, 189, 190 and 192 of Annex III, in entries 117, 118, 119, 121, 131, 150 of Annex IV, in entry 61 in Annex V, and entry 27a of Annex VI.
- Aluminium-containing ingredients with the exception of those listed in entries 34, 50, 189, 190 and 192 of Annex III, in entries 117, 118, 119, 121, 131, 150 of Annex IV, in entry 61 in Annex V, and entry 27a of Annex VI.
- Aluminium-containing ingredients with the exception of those listed in entries 34, 50, 189, 190 and 192 of Annex III, in entries 117, 118, 119, 121, 131, 150 of Annex IV, in entry 61 in Annex V, and entry 27a of Annex VI.
- Applies when
Every product in the category
- Effective
1 Jan 2027
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
- Source
Example: Benzyl Salicylate (2-hydroxybenzoic acid phenylmethyl ester; CAS 118-58-1)
From the consolidated text: (g) Face make-up and make-up remover products · (g) 0,2 %
Annex III entry 75 (l6) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
- LimitEUBenzyl Salicylate (2-hydroxybenzoic acid phenylmethyl ester; CAS 118-58-1)
Limit 0.004 % (content basis)
In the finished (ready for use) cosmetic product. Maximum concentration cell: (h) 0,004 %. Field of application: (h) Oral products.
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 18 May 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02009R1223-20260518 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Applied to: Mouth or Teeth and gums
Depends on: body area
- Effective
Takes effect 1 Jan 2027
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2027
Row footnote: products containing the substance shall not be placed on the Union market from 2027-01-01 and not be made available from 2028-07-01. The row-level date is read from the annex footnote (EU).
- Source
From the consolidated text: (h) Oral products · (h) 0,004 %
Annex III entry 75 (l7) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)
Records
Recalls and alerts
Recalls, safety alerts and Prop 65 notices that name Deodorants and antiperspirants, with a link to the original. A Prop 65 notice is a claim by the sender, not a ruling.
300 records dated 17 Mar 2023 to 21 Aug 2026. Most recent shown.
Show the 8 most recent records
- Safety Gate alerts
Deodorant - men
Origin as stated: Germany
Cosmetics and personal care
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Deodorants
- Safety Gate alerts
Deodorant - D.E.O-Balm
Origin as stated: Austria
Cosmetics and personal care
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Deodorants
- Safety Gate alerts
Deodorant - PURE GAME
Origin as stated: France
Cosmetics and personal care
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Deodorants
- Safety Gate alerts
Deodorant - ISLAND VIBES
Origin as stated: Germany
Cosmetics and personal care
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Deodorants
- Safety Gate alerts
Deodorant - control
Origin as stated: Portugal
Cosmetics and personal care
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Deodorants
- Safety Gate alerts
Deodorant - Coral Dream
Origin as stated: France
Cosmetics and personal care
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Deodorants
- Safety Gate alerts
Deodorant - Blooming Sense
Origin as stated: France
Cosmetics and personal care
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Deodorants
- Safety Gate alerts
Deodorant - men Adventure ADRENALINE 48H
Origin as stated: United Kingdom
Cosmetics and personal care
- Substance
- None named
- Party
- Not stated
- Category
- Deodorants
Sub-categories
Further rules in sub-categories
These apply only to the sub-categories below, not to the whole category.
- Deodorants1 additional rule
See also
Related categories
- Cosmetics and personal care
Cosmetic products as defined in EU Reg. 1223/2009 Art. 2, FD&C Act sec. 201(i), the Korean Cosmetics Act and the Japanese PMD Act: substances or mixtures for external parts of the body, teeth or mucous membranes of the mouth, to clean, perfume, change appearance, protect, keep in good condition or correct body odours. Tattoo inks, drugs, devices and quasi-drug claims (JP/KR functional claims, US OTC drug claims) are flagged with attributes or claims, not separate roots.
- Deodorants
Cosmetic deodorants that mask or reduce odour without an antiperspirant claim.
- Antiperspirants
Products claiming to reduce perspiration (US: OTC drug, 21 CFR 350 monograph; EU/UK/KR/JP: cosmetic or functional).
- Skin care
Face and body skin products, sun protection and exfoliants.
- Hair care and colour
Shampoos, styling, waving, straightening and hair dyes.
- Nail products
Nail polish, care and artificial nail systems.
- Make-up
Colour cosmetics for face, eyes, lips and lashes.
- Oral care
Toothpaste, mouthwash and tooth whitening.
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